The Transfer Flow Podcast

On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss all things Premier League related from the start of the season. They begin with teams that should be higher or lower than their current position in the table. Next, they decide which of the 4 relegation candidates will stay up. And finally, both Patrick and Ted give their predictions for the Top 6. Where do you think Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and the rest of the Premier League will finish?Sebastian's guest newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/3-young-attacking-mids-on-the-riseTed's preseason gambling podcast: https://youtu.be/keg7HlCXPwESubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:34 - Who is the premier league table lying about right now?00:02:41 - Newcastle United00:05:37 - Giving honest takes vs driving engagement00:06:31 - The table of justice00:07:16 - Tottenham should be slightly better00:08:03 - Spurs are playing like a Bundesliga team00:09:12 - Exciting young pieces00:11:03 - Where are they likely to finish?00:12:44 - Bournemouth are better than the Table says00:14:30 - Optimism for Everton00:15:10 - Guest Newsletter authors00:15:45 - Dwight McNeil’s blossoming role00:18:11 - A Cash injection this January can fix their issues00:19:02 - Everton fans should be happy with the takeover00:21:35 - Manchester United’s rough start00:22:36 - The Model’s take on United before the season00:24:34 - United don’t tolerate long processes00:26:20 - United fans who have never seen the good times00:27:12 - Of the 4 candidates, who will get relegated?00:27:27 - Ipswich00:29:30 - Wolves00:31:40 - Patrick’s prediction to stay up00:32:43 - Leicester’s 5 point advantage00:34:06 - the difficulty making a case for any of these teams00:36:30 - What the gambling markets say00:38:50 - Predicting the top 600:39:11 - factoring in a potential punishment for City00:41:23 - Patrick’s top 400:42:40 - Talent goes a long way00:44:56 - Patrick’s title winner00:48:07 - Patrick’s 2nd place team00:52:39 - 3rd place00:56:48 - Debating the Last Champions League spot00:59:57 - Patrick’s 5th and 6th place01:00:24 - What the betting markets say01:01:46 - Ted’s top 601:03:26 - When we’ll check back in on our predictions

On this episode, Patrick and Ravi discuss Dani Carvajal's injury and potential replacements that Real Madrid should consider. Can they get Trent Alexander-Arnold to come over, or should they look elsewhere? They then get into Chelsea's front line and which combinations of players is best for their team. Next, Manchester City's Director of Football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave, who are the likely hires with Pep's departure looming. Finally, Paul Pogba suspension was reduced, where are the likely landing spots for the 31-year-old Italian midfielder? Enjoy!Ted's article on potential Toni Kroos replacements: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/kroos-ify-meSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:46 - Dani Carvajal's injury01:34 - Specifics of the injury04:50 - Carvajal's 1 year extension05:23 - Solutions for Real Madrid05:57 - A leadership gap07:33 - Can Madrid lure Trent Alexander-Arnold?10:03 - Hakimi as an option at RB12:50 - Sliding Militao over from CB?15:16 - Other candidates at RB17:55 - Will Kroos unretire?18:20 - Unresolved Vini Jr/Mbappe problems19:55 - Who should play in Chelsea's front line?24:29 - The disadvantage of signing the best players from smaller sides?26:26 - Where does Nkunku fit in?27:23 - Can players change their pressing style?30:18 - Joao Felix's adaptability31:02 - What happens against better sides?32:33 - City lose their Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain33:24 - How did Txiki perform?36:17 - Potential replacements39:09 - How does a DoF influence the rest of the back room?42:47 - Will the next DoF be more powerful with Pep likely gone?45:38 - Paul Pogba's suspension reduced46:12 - Where might Pogba end up?48:38 - Is MLS an option?50:20 - Could he stay in Italy?51:28 - Playing Pogba as a 1053:16 - Taking a smaller contract to entice bigger teams

On this Episode, Ted and Patrick do a deep dive on Brentford's fast starts to game and how teams are undervaluing set pieces. They then move to discussion on playing out of the back, which has caused issues for many teams to start the season. Next, they move to Bayern Munich's recent games and their high defensive line looking fragile. To end, the move to quick hits on Real Madrid's injury situation and their need to spend big in the winter window, Micky van de Ven struggle in Spurs' loss to to Brighton, and Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Forest. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Brentford have solved Football01:54 - Set Pieces and Ted's history with them and Brentford06:33 - Brentford has applied this to kickoffs08:28 - Is it sustainable?09:22 - Zdeněk Zeman10:22 - Team's undervaluing set pieces13:21 - The biggest differences between a corner and a long-throw in16:17 - How the fast starts have helped Brentford19:54 - Principles to watch on set pieces22:49 - Football being influenced by other sports25:33 - Short goal kick equilibrium26:16 - Daryl Morey's thoughts on short Goal kicks28:27 - Forcing other teams to adapt to your style28:51 - The end of short goal kicks?33:09 - Teams that adapt faster will benefit33:17 - Bayern's recent struggles35:13 - Omar Marmoush's good form36:24 - Bayern's high line is vulnerable39:03 - Pep's ability to kill off games40:39 - Will Kompany be able to learn?43:04 - Real Madrid's injuries and the Winter window43:49 - Madrid are missing Kroos44:15 - Petar Sucic as a Kimmich-like45:35 - van de Ven and Spurs vs Brighton47:07 - Mitoma's = Bukayo Saka?48:45 - The Welbeck winner and 2 amazing assists from the weekend49:15 - Chelsea vs Forest and Cole Palmer

Ted Knutson, former professional gambler, explains his Premier League Matchday 7 picks. Subscribe for more!Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter:https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeMore on Asian Handicap betting: https://www.betshoot.com/betting-guides/asian-handicap-betting/Follow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:54 Asian Handicap betting explained4:23 Newsletter5:39 Crystal Palace v Liverpool6:42 Leicester City v Bournemouth7:57 Arsenal v Southampton9:11 Brentford v Wolves10:07 West Ham v Ipswich12:24 Man City v Fulham14:15 Everton v Newcastle15:48 Chelsea v Nottingham Forest17:22 Aston Villa v Man United19:30 Brighton v Spurs21:25 Outro

Patrick and Ravi discuss Arsenal's win over PSG, Dortmund's demolition of Celtic, and Barcelona's loss to Osasuna. They further analyse Dortmund's managerial situation, Barca's incredible youth integration, and Arsenal's defensive tendencies. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps00:00 Episode Overview00:23 Intro2:35 Arsenal v PSG Review3:08 Lineup Reaction6:07 Tactical Breakdown8:35 Absence of Dembele9:14 PSG creating identity10:27 Arsenal’s dominant defence13:15 Are Arsenal too defensive?17:10 Dortmund v Celtic Review22:51 Dortmund under Sahin26:31 Will Dortmund sack Sahin?28:30 Barcelona’s loss to Osasuna30:08 How to properly rotate your squad38:56 Champions League format thoughts40:00 La Masia player integration46:58 Are some positions easier to break into?54:25 Outro

Patrick and Ted discuss the best way for Manchester United to move on from Erik Ten Hag and debate whether Cole Palmer is currently the best player in the Premier League. They also analyse the Madrid Derby and do a deep dive on Bayern Munich under new manager Vincent Kompany. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 Episode Overview00:36 Intro1:46 Bayern vs Leverkusen review4:30 Bayern going under the radar6:55 Match breakdown9:47 Kompany’s impact11:30 The Pep Guardiola Effect13:52 Man United vs Spurs Review18:58 United’s terrible midfield19:32 Spurs looking dangerous19:54 Ten Hag and Man United’s summer recruitment23:56 Man United’s new manager hunt40:59 Chelsea’s start to the season43:34 How not to play out from the back44:43 Nicolas Jackson’s hot start45:00 Is Cole Palmer the best player in the League?51:00 James Justin golazo51:30 Madrid Derby Review56:17 Outro57:42 Variance Betting Subscription update

Patrick and Ravi discuss how Man City can cope without Rodri, potential replacements, and a La Liga Roundup. They analyse Barcelona's strong start to the season, Real Madrid's start studded squad, Atletico Madrid's solid defence, and ownership issues in the league. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 Episode overview00:37 Intro1:53 Barcelona’s surprising form2:30 Ter Stegan’s injury & replacements9:09 Can Barcelona hold off Real Madrid?13:16 Real Madrid’s recent form15:44 Lacking balance in midfield17:42 Madrid’s stacked attack20:50 Concerns about defence22:40 Atletico Madrid’s Strengths & Weaknesses26:25 Analysing Atleti’s solid defence29:13 Valencia’s struggles31:40 Sevilla’s ownership issues32:56 Valencia under Peter Lim37:22 Rodri ACL injury41:40 Impact on Man City43:15 How can City cope?47:10 What solution will Pep come up wIth?50:18 Potential Rodri replacements1:00:45 Outro

Patrick and Ted discuss how Pep Guardiola didn't take advantage of Arsenal going down to 10 men, Danny Welbeck's rejuvenation, and Luis Diaz's improvement. They also recap all the other action from this weekend's Premier League games, including West Ham's horrible defence, and a deep dive into Arsenal's set-pieces. Enjoy!Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast00:00 Episode Overview00:30 Intro1:47 Crystal Palace v Manchester United Review4:24 Thoughts on Zirkzee6:33 United’s Improved Defence7:37 Man City vs Arsenal Review9:17 Calafiori Golazo10:51 Gabriel Goal & Arsenal Set Pieces15:40 Second Half Analysis18:03 Arsenal Defence21:38 West Ham v Chelsea Review22:32 Thoughts on Lopetegui24:38 West Ham Defensive Issues27:44 Fulham v Newcastle Review32:45 Liverpool v Bournemouth36:00 Luis Diaz Improvement37:30 Brighton v Nottingham38:25 Goals Analysis40:28 Danny Welbeck Rejuvenation 41:40 Refereeing In Premier League43:28 Brighton Being A Young Arsenal44:30 Weekend Recap46:30 Outro